Durable Goods Labelling Compliance

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productoverview Durable Goods Labelling Compliance Durable goods

lifespan of an item - which can be a demanding labelling challenge.

reassurance for converters and a simpler and faster route to adoption

This document summarises the commonly used standards and

compliance-tested Avery Dennison materials.

1 productoverview Durable Goods Labelling Compliance Durable goods require labels that give crucial instructions, product details and safety information. The labels have to stay in place and remain legible for the entire lifespan of an item - which can be a demanding labelling challenge. Choosing a pre-tested and compliant labelling material means added reassurance for converters and a simpler and faster route to adoption for end users. This document summarises the commonly used standards and specifications for durable goods labelling, and shows a wide range of compliance-tested Avery Dennison materials. Please contact your sales representative if you need any additional information or further testing support. The biggest subsegments in which common regulations and specifications apply are electronics & appliances and automotive.

Electronics & Appliances UL AND C-UL UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories Inc.) is a US-based safety consulting company established in 1894.

2 Electronics & Appliances UL AND C-UL UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories Inc.) is a US-based safety consulting company established in Goods and components to be sold in the US must be UL-recognised for safety. The company not only tests and certifies products in its laboratories, but also defines standards and writes specifications. UL understands that safety-related labels are critical to the overall product safety. It sets out relevant requirements in the standard UL 969 ( Standard for Marking and Labeling Systems ). This focuses especially on the permanence of adhesion and legibility after different exposure conditions. Converters supplying labels for use with a UL-recognised product in the US must meet all relevant UL requirements. In Canada, labels must comply with CSA standard 22.2 no ( Adhesive Labels ). UL also tests and recognises labels according to this standard, which are then C-UL recognised. UL FOR CABLE LABELS Whereas UL 969 is applicable only to labels on smooth and flat surfaces cables and wire labelling is evaluated against different UL standards, and Avery Dennison offers materials that comply with the following standards: > > UL 817 cord sets and power supply cords > > UL 2238 cable assemblies and fittings for industrial control and signal distribution CHEMICAL RUB TEST OF PRINTED LABELS A marking durability rub test is often needed for labels on electronic and electrical goods. A visual examination assesses the label s legibility and adhesion after rubbing the labels with a cloth that has been soaked in any of a variety of liquid(s) including petroleum spirit (hexane), water, methylated spirit (ethyl alcohol denatured with methanol) and isopropyl alcohol. The liquid and rubbing duration will vary by standard (for example VDE 0711, ICE , IEC and DIN 75302). Avery Dennison has tested printed samples according to the widely used specification ICE (7.14). This involves rubbing a label for 15 seconds with a cloth soaked in water, drying, and then rubbing for 15 seconds with a cloth soaked in n-hexane. Electrical medical equipment labels are tested for chemical resistance according to IEC This involves rubbing printed samples for 15 seconds with a cloth soaked with water, followed by 15 seconds with methylated spirit and finally 15 seconds with IPA. The table at the end of this document shows test results for thermal transfer printed labels, printed with commonly used TT ribbons. Details can be obtained from your Avery Dennison sales representative.

productoverview Automotive FMVSS 302 - FLAMMABILITY-TESTING STANDARD Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) are US federal regulations.

It was developed to help reduce deaths and injuries to occupants caused by vehicle fires, especially from discarded cigarettes and matches.

3 productoverview Automotive FMVSS FLAMMABILITY-TESTING STANDARD Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) are US federal regulations. Standard FMVSS 302 relates to the burning behaviour of materials used inside road vehicles such as passenger cars, trucks, buses and agriculture machinery. It was developed to help reduce deaths and injuries to occupants caused by vehicle fires, especially from discarded cigarettes and matches. Most automotive OEMs specify flammability testing based on FMVSS 302 and technically equivalent OEM standards. The test sample is held horizontally in a U-shaped holder and exposed to a flame for 15 seconds in a combustion chamber, in order to see if/when the flame extinguishes, or the time taken for the flame to pass a defined distance. The burning rate per minute is then calculated. For most automotive applications, a burning rate of no more than 100 mm/min is acceptable, although some vehicle manufacturers have tightened the requirements. Some label materials burn at a rate < 100 mm/min when tested on their own. Standard polyester label materials were found to be compliant when applied to a panel made of slow burning plastic as used in the automotive industry. AUTOMOTIVE SPECIFICATIONS Automotive OEMs, but also tier suppliers, describe their technical requirements for self adhesive labels in dedicated specifications. The main test criteria are peel adhesion forces after defined storage conditions - usually to be tested on the original substrate - and the resistance of printed labels against chemicals and abrasion. Avery Dennison regularly tests label materials against automotive specifications - during the development of new materials, but also application-specific. The table indicates which materials have passed automotive specification testing regarding peel adhesion after exposure to defined environmental conditions (including heat, cold, temperature cycles and humidity ageing) on standard laboratory panels. For further information or specific test results please contact your Avery Dennison sales representative.

4 OVERVIEW OF COMPLIANT DURABLE LABEL MATERIALS The tables below show only positive test results. An empty cell does not always imply that a material is not compliant, but may simply mean that it has not been tested. Further information is available on request. Gloss white Polyester Materials Code Transfer PET white PT16 / S8007 / BG40wh BD843 Good Transfer PET white PT / S8020 / BG42wh AA639 Transfer PET white TOP / S8020 / BG42wh AA641 Transfer PET white PT / S8001 / BG42wh AF029 Better Transfer PET white TOP / S8001 / BG42wh AF031 Transfer PET white PT / S8030 / BG42wh AD225 Transfer PET white TOP / S8030 / BG42wh AD222 Transfer PET white PT / AL170 / BG42wh AA640 Best UL indoor UL outdoor c-ul indoor c-ul outdoor UL for cables Transfer PET white TOP / AL170 / BG42wh AA642 M Transfer PET white PT / S8015 / BG42wh AA668 Chemical rub test IEC FMVSS 302 Chemical rub test ICE Transfer PET white TOP / S8015 / BG42wh AA670 M H Transfer PET white TOP / S8049 / BG42wh BSS\ AJ059 M H L Automotive Specifications Matt white Polyester Materials Transfer PET matt white / S8020 / BG42wh AA643 Good Transfer PET matt white TC6 / S8001 / BG42wh AF030 Better Transfer PET matt white TC6 / S8030 / BG42wh AN754 Transfer PET matt white / S8030 / BG42wh AD223 Transfer PET matt white / AL170 / BG42wh AA145 M Best Transfer PET 75 Matt White / AL170 / BG42wh AI397 M Transfer PET matt white / S8015 / BG42wh AA672 M H Transfer PET 75 Matt White / S8015 / BG42wh AI399 M H Transfer PET matt white / S8049 / BG42wh BSS AL854 M H L Transfer PET 75 Matt White / S8049 / BG42wh BSS AL851 M H L Chrome Polyester Materials Transfer PET bright chrome TOP / S8030 / BG42wh AE366 Transfer PET matt chrome PT12 / S8007 / BG40wh AP062 Good Transfer PET matt chrome TOP / S8020 / BG42wh AA644 Transfer PET matt chrome TOP / S8001 / BG42wh AF032 Better Transfer PET matt chrome TOP / S8030 / BG42wh AD221 Transfer PET matt chrome TOP / AL170 / BG42wh AA645 M Best Transfer PET matt chrome TOP / S8015 / BG42wh AA674 M H Transfer PET matt chrome TOP/S8049/BG42wh BSS AL852 M H L Good / Better / Best is a relative comparison of overall performance within the Avery Dennison Durables product range Flame-retardant when applied to a plastic panel Flame-retardant material (on its own) H L M High surface energy plastics Low surface energy plastics Metals and some lacquers

5 Silver Polyester Materials Code Transfer PET matt silver / S8020 / BG42wh AA646 Good Transfer PET matt silver / S8030 / BG42wh AD224 Better Transfer PET matt silver / AL170 / BG42wh AA146 M Best UL indoor UL outdoor c-ul indoor c-ul outdoor UL for cables Transfer PET 75 Matt Silver / AL170 / BG42wh AI398 M Chemical rub test IEC FMVSS 302 Chemical rub test ICE Transfer PET matt silver / S8015 / BG42wh AA676 M H Transfer PET 75 Matt Silver / S8015 / BG42wh AI400 M H Transfer PET matt silver / S8049 / BG42wh BSS AJ060 M H L Transfer PET 75 Matt Silver / S8049 / BG42wh BSS AL850 M H L Automotive Specifications Transparent Polyester Materials Transfer PET Trans TOP / S8020 / BG42wh AC397 Good Transfer PET Trans TOP / S8001 / BG42wh BE014 Better Transfer PET Trans TOP / S8030 / BG42wh AD220 Transfer PET Trans TOP / AL170 / BG42wh AC393 M Best Overlamination Films Overlaminating PET 25 / S8020 / BG42wh AE407 Glossy Overlaminating PET 25 / AL170 / HF80 AA647 Overlam PET 23 UV / S8020 / PET23 AS675 Overlam PET 23 UV / AL170 / PET23 AS674 Overlam PET 25 Matt Trans / AL170 / HF80 AC747 Matt Overlam PET 25 Matt Trans / AL170 / HF100 BF482 Overlam Polycarb 50 Matt / S8020 / PET36 AB702 PVC Products for extra outdoor durability PVC outdoor white / AL170 / BG42wh AA648 Good PVC outdoor matt white / AL170 / BG42wh AA948 PVC outdoor clear / AL170 / BG42wh AS880 PVC outdoor matt clear / AL170 / BG42wh AW627 PVC outdoor yellow / AL170 AE492 Transfer PVC 50 Cast White / S8065 / BG50wh AE357 Better Transfer PVC 50 Cast Silver / S8065 / BG50wh AE416 Transfer PVC 50 Cast Clear / S8065 / BG50wh AI995 Transfer PVC 50 Cast Yellow / S8065 / BG50wh AE359 Good / Better / Best is a relative comparison of overall performance within the Avery Dennison Durables product range Flame-retardant when applied to a plastic panel Flame-retardant material (on its own) H L M High surface energy plastics Low surface energy plastics Metals and some lacquers

6 Polyimide films Code Polyimide I GL WH TC13 / S8088 / BG50wh BC668 Polyimide I Wh TC14 / S8088 / BG50wh BB810 Polyimide II Wh TC14 / S8088 / BG50wh BC133 UL indoor UL outdoor Polyimide I Matt White / S8088 / 50#SCK AI300 Polyimide II Matt White / S8088 / 50#SCK AH415 c-ul indoor c-ul outdoor UL for cables Chemical rub test IEC FMVSS 302 Chemical rub test ICE Automotive Specifications Other Products Transfer PO White / S8020 / BG42wh BF481 Transfer PO Clear / S8020 / BG42wh BF483 Transfer PP TR 75 Matt White / S8020 / BG42wh AC463 Transfer PP TR 75 Matt White / S8001 / BG42wh AJ095 Transfer PET white CR / S8015 / BG42wh BB815 H M Transfer PET silver CR / S8015 / BG42wh AZ348 H M ESD PET White TOP / S8087 / BG55wh AU978 Transfer PET 36 White TOP / S8092 / PET75 AS191 PET void check matt chrome / S8015 / BG42wh AB048 H M PVC Semi Gloss White UD / S2000N / BG50wh AZ426 PVC Semi Gloss White UD / S690 / BG50wh AW451 Transfer Tape BG50Wh / S8049 / BG50WH BSS AO530 Good / Better / Best is a relative comparison of overall performance within the Avery Dennison Durables product range Flame-retardant when applied to a plastic panel Flame-retardant material (on its own) H L M High surface energy plastics Low surface energy plastics Metals and some lacquers WARRANTY: The information in this document is based on test results, and represents our best understanding of compliance requirements. While this summary can help with the selection of durable goods labelling materials, the final responsibility for testing under real-world conditions rests with the converter or end user. DISCLAIMER - All Avery Dennison statements, technical information and recommendations are based on tests believed to be reliable but do not constitute a guarantee or warranty. All Avery Dennison products are sold with the understanding that purchaser has independently determined the suitability of such products for its purposes. All Avery Dennison s products are sold subject to Avery Dennison s general terms and conditions of sale, see Avery Dennison Corporation. All rights reserved. Avery Dennison and all other Avery Dennison brands, this publication, its content, product names and codes are owned by Avery Dennison Corporation. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. This publication must not be used, copied or reproduced in whole or in part for any purposes other than marketing by Avery Dennison _17969EN North Asia 5th Floor, Hongye Park 1801 Hongmei Road, Xuhui District , Shanghai, China South Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa 460 Alexandra Road #28-02/03 Singapore Europe Willem Einthovenstraat BH Oegstgeest The Netherlands Latin America Rodovia Vinhedo- Viracopos, KM 77 CEP Vinhedo - SP, Brazil North America 8080 Norton Pkwy Mentor, OH

3.2 Durable Goods Labelling

3.2 Durable Goods Labelling 1/6 -Technology Good UV / Min. Application Temp. Max. Service Temp. Thermal Transferprintability Ribbons, Scratch Quantity (m²) White Polyester Materials White PT / S8020 / White PT / S8001 / White PT